America’s Super Bowl

In possession

Jacoby Jones, No 12 of the Baltimore Ravens, runs with the ball for a 56 yard touchdown against Dashon Goldson, No 38 of the San Francisco 49ers, in the second quarter of the Super Bowl. Photograph: Chris Graythen/Getty Images

The kicker Tucker

Kicker Justin Tucker, No 9 of the Baltimore Ravens, is stopped short of a first down on a fake field goal attempt in the second quarter by Patrick Willis, No 52 of the San Francisco 49ers. Photograph: Christian Petersen/Getty Images

A veritable scrum

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San Francisco 49ers No 85 Vernon Davis makes a reception in the second quarter against Bernard Pollard, Ray Lewis and Jimmy Smith of the Ravens. Photograph: Rob Carr/Getty Images

In the moment

Kissing the Cup

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Baltimore Ravens' James Ihedigbo kisses the Lombardi Trophy while celebrating victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game in New Orleans. Photograph: Jim Young/Reuters

Surfing the emotion

Baltimore Ravens fans celebrate in the streets after Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers in the neighbourhood of Federal Hill in Baltimore, Maryland. The Baltimore Ravens won the Super Bowl, 34-31, to capture their second championship title. Photograph Patrick Smith/Getty Images